Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fatal crashes in Montgomery County have increased despite efforts by the Vision Zero program to eliminate such incidents by 2030. WJLA
- ➤ The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments initiates the Street Smart campaign emphasizing the importance of driving attentively to protect pedestrians and bicyclists, especially in the darker winter months. WTOP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Overall crime rates in Montgomery County, Maryland have significantly decreased, though commercial burglaries, shoplifting, and noncommercial robberies have risen. WTOP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) aims to enhance school safety by finalizing vape detector purchases and implementing stricter measures against students posting fight videos online. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery and Prince George’s County councilmembers are in discussions about the extent of a WSSC rate increase needed for infrastructure upgrades, with proposals ranging from 9% to 12.2%. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Council member Dawn Luedtke introduced a bill to prevent contractors from doing business in Montgomery County if they violate state or federal human trafficking laws, with a public hearing scheduled for December 3. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County voters will decide on a referendum to limit the county executive to two terms, amid growing political tensions and significant campaign financing disparities. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four county residents ranked in the top 20 of their categories at the 49th Marine Corps Marathon attended by over 23,000 participants. Montgomery Community Media
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